OFF LIMITS || JK

BREAKING UP WITH THE ASSHOLE {11}

AUBURN'S POV•

After my phone call with Mark, I was upset. I wanted something to take my mind off of it, anything. So naturally, I did the one thing I knew would preoccupy me. I went on a fucking hike.

In all honesty, I didn't mind hikes. They can be kinda fun but it really wasn't what I wanted to be doing right now. Still, I figured tagging along might get my mind off of it. So far, so good.

Jungkook hadn't said much to me since we left the cabin and I didn't blame him. I'm sure he was a bit iffy on talking because he might slip up and ask about the call. Naturally he was curious. Hell, I know I would be if I overheard someone on a call like that.

"Tae didn't want to come I take it?" I finally ask, trying to make some conversation so it wasn't so quiet. The silence definitely wasn't helping taking my mind off of Mark and the call.

"Of course not. He laughed in my face." Jungkook says, keeping his eyes looking ahead at the hill we were going up.

"Sorry. At least you have me. I know I'm not the greatest company but I'll try." I say and Jungkook looks over at me then. "Don't say that, I enjoy being around you."

Taken back by his words, I fall silent. Not because I was weirded out by his comment or anything but because I simply didn't know how to respond.

We both walk in silence yet again and I mentally curse at myself for being so awkward.

After all, Jungkook and I just recently started to have legit conversations. Just a couple weeks ago I barely talked to him let alone sat up late with him watching shows and going on a hikes. This was all new and a little strange.

A good strange though. I don't know. Jungkook is...cool. Yeah, cool.

I'm being weird. This isn't anything to feel weird about it's just us being friends I guess you could say. Acquaintances maybe? I had no idea. All I knew is he didn't hate me and I didn't hate him. That had to count for something.

After what felt like forever, Jungkook finally spoke. Of course, he asked the question I knew he had been dying to ask since we left.

"Are you alright? That phone call sounded pretty rough." He says as we continue on our trial.

I let out a small breath, knowing he already knew what was going on so there was no point in lying or hiding it.

"I'm okay, I'm use to it. Mark isn't really the nicest at times if you hadn't already noticed."

Jungkook laughs. "Oh I've noticed."

I pull my lips in as I wipe the sweat from my forehead. It was definitely hot out here and this conversation wasn't helping with my nerves.

"I just don't know what to do. I love him but he treats me so bad some times." I say, stopping in my tracks. Jungkook stops too as he looks back at me.

"From a guys point of view, what would you say is the reason a guy would treat a girl so bad even if she's your girlfriend." I say even though I was fearing whatever answer he was going to give me.

Jungkook stared at me for a moment, a look on his face I really didn't understand.

His answer was short and simple. "I don't know."

He then quickly follows up with, "It isn't normal. You don't treat someone you love like that. It doesn't matter if you're a guy or a girl."

I let out a breath as I look down at my feet. The way my brain translated Jungkook's words were right into a big fat, "Mark doesn't love you."

Maybe he was right...because If Mark really did love me, he wouldn't treat me how he does. As much as I didn't want to admit that, it was a very likely option.

"I'm sorry, I know you don't want to hear that but it's the truth. I would never treat anyone like that, especially not a girlfriend. Definitely not you." Jungkook says, his words hanging in the air as neither of us said anything.

Jungkook looked surprised by the last words that had come out of his mouth and I myself felt surprised too.

I had no idea why he would say that and I had no idea why I could feel my lips wanting to curve up into a smile.

"Can we head home? I'm starting to get a little overheated." I say as I place the back of my hand to my forehead. It was a lie. I wasn't feeling overworked, I just felt extremely uncomfortable.

Being out here with Jungkook after having this argument with Mark just felt wrong. Especially after what Jungkook said...Especially after how I felt after what Jungkook had said.

"Yeah sure." He finally says as he starts to walk back in the opposite direction, leading us back towards the cabin.

Neither of us says anything the rest of the walk back. I could tell he was a little upset that I had cut his Hike short after practically throwing myself into coming with him. I felt bad...

As soon as we got back to the cabin we parted ways and I didn't see him for the next few hours.

After giving myself time to reflect on my call with Mark and the conversation with Jungkook, I set out in search of Jungkook.

I walked outside where I found him leaning back in the hot tub, his eyes closed.

Without meaning to, my eyes trailed to his sleeve of tattoos and to his lip where a single black hoop sat on his small pink bottom lip. I couldn't deny that what Mel had said was right, Jungkook is definitely my type.

I loved tattoos and piercings on guys and it was just an added bonus that they were attached to someone as attractive as Jungkook. I knew I shouldn't think like this, that's why I always denied it when she brought it up, but I couldn't lie to myself anymore...Jungkook definitely is hot.

I clear my throat which causes Jungkook to open his eyes, his brown ones meeting mine.

"Hey." He says as he sits up, watching as I walk towards him. "Hi." I reply, keeping my distance as I stand a least a foot back from the hot tub.

"Did you need something?" He asks, his tone calm. He didn't seem upset anymore about the hike so I was glad about that.

"I just wanted to apologize for earlier. I'm sorry for cutting your hike short. The truth is, I was upset about the call with Mark and after what you said it just made me realize what I feared all along. Mark more then likely doesn't love me like I love him and it sucks but I can't say I'm surprised." I sigh, shifting from one foot to the other.

"So yeah, I just wanted to apologize for ruining your hike because of my selfishness." I continue and Jungkook shakes his head.

"It's alright, really, I understand. I can't imagine this is easy on you. For your sake, I hope things gets better. You deserve better."

I stared at Jungkook for a moment before I nodded. "You're right, I do." I say, my jaw tightening as I turn away, my walk showing I was on high alert.

"Where are you going?" Jungkook asks from behind me. I turn to look at him and clear as day, I say,

"To go break up with my asshole boyfriend."